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as in weaves
to cause to twine about one another
marveled at how the vines had delicately and intricately entwined themselves on the trellis
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as in coils
to follow a circular or spiral course
the quick-growing vine was soon entwining around the fence post
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Recent Examples of entwines
Behind the camera, Hopinka entwines himself into the narrative, playfully acknowledging his own positionality as a pow wow person while inviting viewers to share in the personal connections that define the event.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Set on Europe’s smallest co-sovereign territory, the Bidasoa River’s Pheasant Island, Urbieta’s fiction debut entwines local life and cross-border politics with a mystery thriller.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Set on Europe’s smallest co-sovereign territory, the Bidasoa River’s Pheasant Island, Urbieta’s fiction debut entwines local life and cross-border politics with a mystery thriller.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entwines
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Each track weaves together themes of resilience and triumph, forging a powerful connection with listeners who have faced their own adversities.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Following Black generational farmers in the American South, Seeds weaves intimate moments into a poetic tribute to legacy, land, and the enduring ties that bind family and community.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Kevin Parker winds back the clock, tunes up the dancefloor and reminds us to get our arms out wide (or up high) on Deadbeat, Tame Impala’s fifth and latest full-length studio album.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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It is equipped with a dual-function crown that winds one movement clockwise and the other counterclockwise.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Entwines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entwines. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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